Chief Operating Officer

Role & responsibilities

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Mumbai (Managing teams across India)

What the Candidate Will Do:

Candidate will be responsible to manage the fleet business of Everest, to optimise cost, increase profit, grow distribution and attract & retain talent, by demonstrating the following:

Strategic Leadership:

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to define the companys global strategy and business goals.
• Lead the execution of the company's strategic vision, collaborating with the CEO and executive team to drive sustainable growth and profitability. ● Operationalize strategy, effectively prioritizing and adapting actions based on results, competition, or evolving trends ● Drive profitability, manage resources efficiently, and ensure the financial health of the regions

Operations Management:

• Optimize and streamline Fleet operations by building cutting-edge technology, analytics and processes
• Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor and improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability
• Drive performance metrics, optimize resource allocation, recruiting the right talent and implement cost-saving initiatives across regions.
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation

Shaping the business landscape

• Facilitate the companys agenda by networking and influencing topics such as policy, regulation, business models, and risk tolerance ● Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including government bodies , industry partners, and investors
• Experiment with creative and innovative approaches to solve business problems of the future

Quality decisions:

• Uncover deep business insights and use analytics and data to support judgments ● Take calculated risks, balancing short and long-term results ● Make informed, timely decisions when they are yours, defer to others where appropriate; disagree and commit to maintaining progress once a decision has been made as we operate in a collaborative culture of multiple stakeholders

Team Leadership:

• Acting as the most senior operational leader for Everest to help set broader directions on business operations, growth & P&L across all teams
• Provide visionary leadership, mentoring and inspiring teams to foster a high-performance, results-driven culture.
• Build and empower a high-performing leadership team across India, fostering a culture of continuous learning, development, and innovation.

What You’ll Need

• To be a high energy, empathetic leader with ethics & integrity, a social consciousness and exceptional execution skills
• 15+ years of experience, including at least five years in a senior leadership role within a high-growth, asset-intensive industry ● Experience in influencing and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders in an ever-changing, rapid-growth environment with tight deadlines ● Experience in managing large teams across multiple territories and functions (including technology teams) whilst operating in a matrix reporting structure. ● High energy and motivational leadership driven by personal influence and clear communication, with demonstrated ability to build, coach, and inspire high-performing teams to reach their potential. ● A proven track record of hiring and managing leaders, creating a strong culture, and developing great talent ● Unparalleled business judgment and critical thinking skills and financial acumen, with the ability to use data to quickly establish the highest value priorities and develop a strategy to pursue them ● Strategic thinking mindset with a hands-on management style ● Comfort with ambiguity as is usually seen in high growth companies or startups and intense drive to build a scalable, predictable & profitable business.

Everest Fleet offers a supportive and growth-oriented environment where you can advance your career while contributing to our mission of transforming India’s mobility landscape.

Website: www.everestfleet.com

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